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7 Knitting Patterns for Baby

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Do you have a new little one in your home?  Or maybe there is one on the way.  Today we found 7 knitting patterns for a baby that are each so adorable and cuddly that they could not be any more perfect for welcoming that new little bundle of joy.

Welcome to our roundup of 7 adorable knitting patterns for babies! If you’re looking for the perfect way to welcome a new little one into your life or to create a special gift for a baby shower, these patterns are sure to delight and inspire you.

When it comes to knitting for babies, the most important thing is to choose soft, comfortable, and easy-care yarns. All the patterns featured in this roundup have been selected with this in mind, so you can be sure that the finished projects will be safe and gentle for baby’s delicate skin.

All of these patterns have been featured for their cuteness. Yes, that is exactly how I select my knitting patterns! Actually only when it is for the baby. I have to say the blanket is my favorite featured pattern in this Knitting pattern roundup for Babies.

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Looking for more Baby Knitting patterns? Check out these designs on  Etsy and Sirdar’s website. 

 

lovey

1- Mini Lovey Blanket from Craftsy

bear

2- Teddy Bear Pattern from By Small Means

hat

3- Baby Top Knot Kitting Pattern from Mack and Mable

bubble

4- Bubble Wrap Stitch from Cultured Purl Society

wrap

5- Wrap Cardigan from Drops Design

booties

6- Knit Bitty Baby Booties from Small Friendly

diapercover

7- Baby Diaper Cover from Ravelry

knitting for babies is a wonderful way to show your love and affection for a new little one. These 7 knitting patterns for babies are sure to delight and inspire you, whether you’re looking for a cozy blanket, a warm cardigan, a pair of booties, a hat and mittens set, a bonnet, a toy or a lovey. Each pattern is easy to follow and the result is something that will be treasured for years to come.

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Thanks for including a functional, cloth diaper friendly cover! The designer recommends a yarn with more silk in it than I’d use for a cloth diaper cover, but that’s easily remedied.

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Knit a Classic Aran Cardigan with this Free Knitting Pattern

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time. 

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring. 

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn. 

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row. 

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves. 

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body. 

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy. 

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn. 

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]